Appendix 4, ASCED - ABSCQ Field Correspondence Table

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ASCED Field of EducationABSCQ Field of Study
01NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
010101Mathematics531Mathematics
010103Statistics532Statistics
010199Mathematical Sciences, n.e.c.531Mathematics
010301Physics521Physics
010303Astronomy521Physics
010501Organic Chemistry522Chemistry
010503Inorganic Chemistry522Chemistry
010599Chemical Sciences, n.e.c.522Chemistry
010701Atmospheric Sciences523Earth Science
010703Geology523Earth Science
010705Geophysics523Earth Science
010707Geochemistry523Earth Science
010709Soil Science523Earth Science
010711Hydrology523Earth Science
010713Oceanography523Earth Science
010799Earth Sciences, n.e.c.491Geography
  523Earth Science
010901Biochemistry and Cell Biology511Biological Science
010903Botany511Biological Science
010905Ecology and Evolution512Environmental Science
010907Marine Science511Biological Science
010909Genetics511Biological Science
010911Microbiology511Biological Science
010913Human Biology511Biological Science
010915Zoology511Biological Science
010999Biological Sciences, n.e.c.511Biological Science
019901Medical Science219Medicine, n.e.c.
  511Biological Science
019903Forensic Science529Physical Science, n.e.c.
019905Food Science and Biotechnology511Biological Science
  591Food Science
019907Pharmacology231Pharmacy
  522Chemistry
019909Laboratory Technology592Laboratory Technology
019999Natural and Physical Sciences, n.e.c.599Other Natural and Physical Sciences, n.e.c.
02INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
020101Formal Language Theory541Computer Science
020103Programming541Computer Science
020105Computational Theory541Computer Science
020107Compiler Construction541Computer Science
020109Algorithms541Computer Science
020111Data Structures541Computer Science
020113Networks and Communications541Computer Science
020115Computer Graphics541Computer Science
020117Operating Systems541Computer Science
020119Artificial Intelligence541Computer Science
020199Computer Science, n.e.c.541Computer Science
020301Conceptual Modelling541Computer Science
020303Database Management541Computer Science
020305Systems Analysis and Design541Computer Science
020307Decision Support Systems541Computer Science
020399Information Systems, n.e.c.541Computer Science
029901Security Science541Computer Science
029999Information Technology, n.e.c.541Computer Science
03ENGINEERING AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES
030101Manufacturing Engineering693Industrial Engineering Science
030103Printing661Compositing
  662Graphic Reproduction
  663Printing Machining
  664Binding and Finishing
  665Screen Printing
  669Printing, n.e.c.
030105Textile Making681Textile Engineering Science
  689Textiles, Clothing and Footwear, n.e.c.
030107Garment Making682Garment Making
030109Footwear Making684Footwear
030111Wood Machining and Turning697Wood Machining and Turning
030113Cabinet Making698Cabinet Making
030115Furniture Upholstery and Renovation683Upholstery
030117Furniture Polishing699Other Engineering, n.e.c.
030199Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.689Textiles, Clothing and Footwear, n.e.c.
  699Other Engineering, n.e.c.
030301Chemical Engineering691Chemical Engineering Science
030303Mining Engineering652Mining Engineering Science
  659Metallurgical and Mining Engineering, n.e.c.
  695Other Engineering Science
030305Materials Engineering649Mechanical Engineering, n.e.c.
  651Metallurgical Engineering Science
  659Metallurgical and Mining Engineering, n.e.c.
  699Other Engineering, n.e.c.
030307Food Processing Technology591Food Science
  921Meat Processing
030399Process and Resources Engineering, n.e.c.659Metallurgical and Mining Engineering, n.e.c.
  699Other Engineering, n.e.c.
030501Automotive Engineering671Automotive Engineering Science
030503Vehicle Mechanics672Vehicle Mechanics
030505Automotive Electrics and Electronics634Automotive Electrics
030507Automotive Vehicle Refinishing674Vehicle Painting
030509Automotive Body Construction675Vehicle Building
030511Panel Beating673Panel Beating
030513Upholstery and Vehicle Trimming676Vehicle Trimming
030515Automotive Vehicle Operations939Transport, n.e.c.
  991Plant and Machine Operation
030599Automotive Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.679Automotive Engineering, n.e.c.
030701Mechanical Engineering641Mechanical Engineering Science
030703Industrial Engineering693Industrial Engineering Science
030705Toolmaking642Toolmaking
030707Metal Fitting, Turning and Machining643Metal Fitting, Turning and Machining
030709Sheetmetal Working644Sheetmetal Working
030711Boilermaking and Welding645Boilermaking and Welding
030713Metal Casting and Patternmaking646Metal Casting and Patternmaking
030715Precision Metalworking648Precision Metal Working
030717Plant and Machine Operations681Textile Engineering Science
  991Plant and Machine Operation
030799Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.649
699		Mechanical Engineering, n.e.c.
Other engineering, n.e.c.
030901Construction Engineering621Civil Engineering
030903Structural Engineering621Civil Engineering
030905Building Services Engineering729Building Construction, n.e.c.
030907Water and Sanitary Engineering621Civil Engineering
  726Plumbing
030909Transport Engineering621Civil Engineering
030911Geotechnical Engineering621Civil Engineering
030913Ocean Engineering621Civil Engineering
  695Other Engineering Science
030999Civil Engineering, n.e.c.621Civil Engineering
031101Surveying611Surveying
031103Mapping Science612Cartography
031199Geomatic Engineering, n.e.c.611Surveying
  612Cartography
031301Electrical Engineering631Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science
031303Electronic Engineering631Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science
031305Computer Engineering541Computer Science
  631Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science
031307Communications Technologies631Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science
031309Communications Equipment Installation and Maintenance637Communications Equipment Installation and
Maintenance
031311Powerline Installation and Maintenance632Powerline Installation and Maintenance
031313Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics633Electrical Fitting
  636Electrical Mechanics
031315Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics635Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics
031317Electronic Equipment Servicing638Electronic Equipment Servicing
031399Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.639Electrical and Electronic Engineering, n.e.c.
031501Aerospace Engineering692Aeronautical Engineering Science
031503Aircraft Maintenance Engineering647Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
031505Aircraft Operation932Aircraft Operation
031507Air Traffic Control933Air Traffic Control
031599Aerospace Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.692Aeronautical Engineering Science
031701Maritime Engineering694Marine Engineering Science
031703Marine Construction696Marine Construction
031705Marine Craft Operation931Ship Operation
031799Maritime Engineering and Technology, n.e.c.695Other Engineering Science
039901Environmental Engineering695Other Engineering Science
039903Biomedical Engineering695Other Engineering Science
039905Fire Technology992Fire Technology
039907Rail Operations939Transport, n.e.c.
039909Cleaning689Textiles, Clothing and Footwear, n.e.c.
  999Other Miscellaneous Fields, n.e.c.
039999Engineering and Related Technologies, n.e.c.695Other Engineering Science
  699Other Engineering, n.e.c.
04ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING
040101Architecture711Architecture
040103Urban Design and Regional Planning499Other Society and Culture, n.e.c.
040105Landscape Architecture719Building Design, n.e.c.
040107Interior and Environmental Design712Interior Design
  719Building Design, n.e.c.
040199Architecture and Urban Environment, n.e.c.499Other Society and Culture, n.e.c.
040199Architecture and Urban Environment, n.e.c.719Building Design, n.e.c.
040301Building Science and Technology721Building Technology
040303Building Construction Management721Building Technology
040305Building Surveying729Building Construction, n.e.c.
040307Building Construction Economics793Quantity Surveying
040309Bricklaying and Stonemasonry723Bricklaying
  729Building Construction, n.e.c.
040311Carpentry and Joinery722Carpentry and Joinery
040313Ceiling, Wall and Floor Fixing728Floor and Wall Tiling
040315Roof Fixing727Roof Fixing
040317Plastering725Plastering
040319Furnishing Installation799Other Architecture and Building, n.e.c.
040321Floor Coverings791Floor Covering
040323Glazing792Glass Working
040325Painting, Decorating and Sign Writing724Painting, Decorating and Signwriting
040327Plumbing726Plumbing
040329Scaffolding and Rigging729Building Construction, n.e.c.
  799Other Architecture and Building, n.e.c.
040399Building, n.e.c.799Other Architecture and Building, n.e.c.
05AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL AND RELATED STUDIES
050101Agricultural Science811Agricultural Science
050103Wool Science812Wool Science
050105Animal Husbandry813Animal Husbandry
050199Agriculture, n.e.c.819Agriculture, n.e.c.
050301Horticulture821Horticulture
050303Viticulture821Horticulture
050501Forestry Studies892Forestry
050701Aquaculture891Fisheries
050799Fisheries Studies, n.e.c.891Fisheries
050901Land, Parks and Wildlife Management512Environmental Science
050999Environmental Studies, n.e.c.512Environmental Science
059901Pest and Weed Control819Agriculture, n.e.c.
059999Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies, n.e.c.819Agriculture, n.e.c.
06HEALTH
060101General Medicine211General Medicine
060103Surgery212Surgery
  219Medicine, n.e.c.
060105Psychiatry213Psychiatry
060107Obstetrics and Gynaecology214Obstetrics and Gynaecology
060109Paediatrics218Internal Medicine
060111Anaesthesiology215Anaesthesiology
060113Pathology216Pathology
060115Radiology217Radiology
060117Internal Medicine218Internal Medicine
060119General Practice211General Medicine
060199Medical Studies, n.e.c.218Internal Medicine
  219Medicine, n.e.c.
060301General Nursing221Basic Nursing
060303Midwifery222Midwifery
060305Mental Health Nursing224Psychiatric Nursing
060307Community Nursing225Community Nursing
060309Critical Care Nursing229Nursing, n.e.c.
060311Aged Care Nursing229Nursing, n.e.c.
060313Palliative Care Nursing229Nursing, n.e.c.
060315Mothercraft Nursing and Family and Child Health Nursing223Mothercraft Nursing
  229Nursing, n.e.c.
060399Nursing, n.e.c.229Nursing, n.e.c.
060501Pharmacy231Pharmacy
060701Dentistry241Dental Science
060703Dental Assisting242Dental Assisting
060705Dental Technology243Dental Technology
060799Dental Studies, n.e.c.241Dental Science
  242Dental Assisting
060901Optometry235Optometry
060903Optical Technology235Optometry
060999Optical Science, n.e.c.235Optometry
061101Veterinary Science251Veterinary Science
061103Veterinary Assisting252Veterinary Assisting
061199Veterinary Studies, n.e.c.251Veterinary Science
061301Occupational Health and Safety292Occupational Health and Safety
061303Environmental Health299Other Health, n.e.c.
061305Indigenous Health299Other Health, n.e.c.
061307Health Promotion299Other Health, n.e.c.
061309Community Health299Other Health, n.e.c.
061311Epidemiology299Other Health, n.e.c.
061399Public Health, n.e.c.299Other Health, n.e.c.
061501Radiography234Radiography
061701Physiotherapy232Physiotherapy
061703Occupational Therapy233Occupational Therapy
061705Chiropractic and Osteopathy236Chiropractic
  239Health Sciences, n.e.c.
061707Speech Pathology237Speech Pathology
061709Audiology239Health Sciences, n.e.c.
061711Massage Therapy239Health Sciences, n.e.c.
061713Podiatry239Health Sciences, n.e.c.
061799Rehabilitation Therapies, n.e.c.239Health Sciences, n.e.c.
061901Naturopathy239Health Sciences, n.e.c.
061903Acupuncture239Health Sciences, n.e.c.
061905Traditional Chinese Medicine239Health Sciences, n.e.c.
061999Complementary Therapies, n.e.c.239Health Sciences, n.e.c.
069901Nutrition and Dietetics238Nutrition and Dietetics
069903Human Movement239Health Sciences, n.e.c.
069905Paramedical Studies291Ambulance Service
069907First Aid299Other Health, n.e.c.
069999Health, n.e.c.299Other Health, n.e.c.
07EDUCATION
070101Teacher Education: Early Childhood311Early Childhood Teaching
070103Teacher Education: Primary312Primary Teaching
070105Teacher Education: Secondary313Secondary Teaching
070107Teacher-Librarianship314Teacher-Librarianship
070109Teacher Education: Vocational Education and Training321Technical Teaching
070111Teacher Education: Higher Education329Post-School Teacher Training, n.e.c.
070113Teacher Education: Special Education392Special Education
070115English as a Second Language Teaching391Teaching English as a Second Language
070117Nursing Education Teacher Training322Nursing Education
070199Teacher Education, n.e.c.329Post-School Teacher Training, n.e.c.
070301Curriculum Studies399Other Education, n.e.c.
070303Education Studies399Other Education, n.e.c.
079999Education, n.e.c.399Other Education, n.e.c.
08MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCE
080101Accounting141Accounting
080301Business Management111Business Management
080303Human Resource Management113Personnel Management
080305Personal Management Training0No correspondence
080307Organisation Management119Management, n.e.c.
080309Industrial Relations499Other Society and Culture, n.e.c.
080311International Business119Management, n.e.c.
  139Sales and Marketing, n.e.c.
080313Public and Health Care Administration112Public and Institution Management
080315Project Management119Management, n.e.c.
080317Quality Management699Other Engineering, n.e.c.
  999Other Miscellaneous Fields, n.e.c.
080319Hospitality Management114Hospitality Management
  924Hospitality Services
080321Farm Management and Agribusiness119Management, n.e.c.
  811Agricultural Science
080323Tourism Management119Management, n.e.c.
080399Business and Management, n.e.c.119Management, n.e.c.
080501Sales131Wholesale and Retail Sales
080503Real Estate133Real Estate
080505Marketing132Marketing
080507Advertising139Sales and Marketing, n.e.c.
080509Public Relations492Communication
080599Sales and Marketing, n.e.c.139Sales and Marketing, n.e.c.
080701Tourism134Tourism
080901Secretarial and Clerical Studies121Office Management
  122Keyboarding and Shorthand
  129Management Support Services, n.e.c.
080903Keyboard Skills122Keyboarding and Shorthand
080905Practical Computing Skills121Office Management
  122Keyboarding and Shorthand
  129Management Support Services, n.e.c.
080999Office Studies, n.e.c.129Management Support Services, n.e.c.
081101Banking and Finance142Banking and Finance
081103Insurance and Actuarial Studies143Insurance
  532Statistics
081105Investment and Securities142Banking and Finance
  149Financial Services, n.e.c.
081199Banking, Finance and Related Fields, n.e.c.149Financial Services, n.e.c.
089901Purchasing, Warehousing and Distribution119Management, n.e.c.
  999Other Miscellaneous Fields, n.e.c.
089903Valuation133Real Estate
  139Sales and Marketing, n.e.c.
089999Management and Commerce, n.e.c.119Management, n.e.c.
09SOCIETY AND CULTURE
090101Political Science413Politics
090103Policy Studies112Public and Institution Management
  499Other Society and Culture, n.e.c.
090301Sociology412Sociology and Anthropology
090303Anthropology412Sociology and Anthropology
  449Language and Area Studies, n.e.c.
090305History414History
  449Language and Area Studies, n.e.c.
090307Archaeology412Sociology and Anthropology
  414History
090309Human Geography491Geography
  499Other Society and Culture, n.e.c.
090311Indigenous Studies449Language and Area Studies, n.e.c.
090313Gender Specific Studies499Other Society and Culture, n.e.c.
090399Studies in Human Society, n.e.c.449Language and Area Studies, n.e.c.
  499Other Society and Culture, n.e.c.
090501Social Work421Social Work
090503Children’s Services422Child Care
090505Youth Work429Welfare, n.e.c.
090507Care for the Aged429Welfare, n.e.c.
090509Care for the Disabled429Welfare, n.e.c.
090511Residential Client Care429Welfare, n.e.c.
090513Counselling429Welfare, n.e.c.
090515Welfare Studies429Welfare, n.e.c.
090599Human Welfare Studies and Services, n.e.c.429Welfare, n.e.c.
090701Psychology411Psychology
090799Behavioural Science, n.e.c.411Psychology
090901Business and Commercial Law471Law
090903Constitutional Law471Law
090905Criminal Law471Law
090907Family Law471Law
090909International Law471Law
090911Taxation Law471Law
090913Legal Practice471Law
090999Law, n.e.c.471Law
091101Justice Administration112Public and Institution Management
  471Law
  494Policing Studies
091103Legal Studies471Law
091105Police Studies494Policing Studies
091199Justice and Law Enforcement, n.e.c.471Law
  494Policing Studies
  499Other Society and Culture, n.e.c.
091301Librarianship and Information Management431Librarianship
091303Curatorial Studies499Other Society and Culture, n.e.c.
  599Other Natural and Physical Sciences, n.e.c.
091501English Language442Languages
091503Northern European Languages442Languages
091505Southern European Languages442Languages
091507Eastern European Languages442Languages
091509Southwest Asian and North African Languages442Languages
091511Southern Asian Languages442Languages
091513Southeast Asian Languages442Languages
091515Eastern Asian Languages442Languages
091517Australian Indigenous Languages442Languages
091519Translating and Interpreting442Languages
091521Linguistics442Languages
091523Literature441Literature
091599Language and Literature, n.e.c.442Languages
  449Language and Area Studies, n.e.c.
091701Philosophy452Philosophy
091703Religious Studies451Religious Studies
091901Economics461Economics
091903Econometrics461Economics
092101Sport and Recreation Activities239Health Sciences, n.e.c.
  493Recreation and Leisure
  999Other Miscellaneous Fields, n.e.c.
092103Sports Coaching, Officiating and Instruction239Health Sciences, n.e.c.
  493Recreation and Leisure
092199Sport and Recreation, n.e.c.493Recreation and Leisure
099901Family and Consumer Studies499Other Society and Culture, n.e.c.
099903Criminology499Other Society and Culture, n.e.c.
099905Security Services999Other Miscellaneous Fields, n.e.c.
099999Society and Culture, n.e.c.499Other Society and Culture, n.e.c.
10CREATIVE ARTS
100101Music481Music
100103Drama and Theatre Studies486Drama and Dance
  489Visual and Performing Arts, n.e.c.
100105Dance486Drama and Dance
100199Performing Arts, n.e.c.489Visual and Performing Arts, n.e.c.
100301Fine Arts482Art and Craft
100303Photography483Photography
100305Crafts482Art and Craft
  489Visual and Performing Arts, n.e.c.
  792Glass Working
100307Jewellery Making489Visual and Performing Arts, n.e.c.
100309Floristry489Visual and Performing Arts, n.e.c.
100399Visual Arts and Crafts, n.e.c.489Visual and Performing Arts, n.e.c.
100501Graphic Arts and Design Studies484Graphic Design
  699Other Engineering, n.e.c.
100503Textile Design489Visual and Performing Arts, n.e.c.
100505Fashion Design485Fashion Design
100599Graphic and Design Studies, n.e.c.489Visual and Performing Arts, n.e.c.
  699Other Engineering, n.e.c.
100701Audio Visual Studies492Communication
100703Journalism492Communication
100705Written Communication492Communication
100707Verbal Communication492Communication
100799Communication and Media Studies, n.e.c.492Communication
109999Creative Arts, n.e.c.489Visual and Performing Arts, n.e.c.
11FOOD, HOSPITALITY AND PERSONAL SERVICES
110101Hospitality114Hospitality Management
  924Hospitality Services
110103Food and Beverage Service924Hospitality Services
  925Waiting and Bar Service
110105Butchery921Meat Processing
110107Baking and Pastrymaking922Baking and Pastrycooking
110109Cookery923Cooking
110111Food Hygiene591Food Science
110199Food and Hospitality, n.e.c.929Food and Hospitality Services, n.e.c.
110301Beauty Therapy912Beauty Therapy
110303Hairdressing911Hairdressing
110399Personal Services, n.e.c.999Other Miscellaneous Fields, n.e.c.
12MIXED FIELD PROGRAMMES
120101General Primary and Secondary Education Programmes0No correspondence
120103Literacy and Numeracy Programmes0No correspondence
120105Learning Skills Programmes0No correspondence
120199General Education Programmes, n.e.c.0No correspondence
120301Social and Interpersonal Skills Programmes0No correspondence
120303Survival Skills Programmes0No correspondence
120305Parental Education Programmes0No correspondence
120399Social Skills Programmes, n.e.c.0No correspondence
120501Career Development Programmes0No correspondence
120503Job Search Skills Programmes0No correspondence
120505Work Practices Programmes0No correspondence
120599Employment Skills Programmes, n.e.c.0No correspondence
129999Mixed Field Programmes, n.e.c.0No correspondence